Condolences
September 2007

The Board of Directors and the staff of The Aleut Corporation would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the following shareholders and their descendents who have recently passed away.

Capt. George Gronholdt, 86, died May 9, 2007, in Seattle, WA. He was born September 7,1920, in Sand Point, AK. His wife Mildred M. Gronholdt preceded George in death. George was the youngest of eight born to Niels and Anna Gronholdt.

George is survived by his son Dennis G. Gronholdt and wife Merrilou of Auburn, WA; daughters Andrea of Tacoma, WA, Tina Potter of Salt Lake City, UT and her husband Marvin; grandson Dennis G. Gronholdt, Jr. and his wife Amy; and great grandchildren Madison and Emma of Puyallup, WA.

George will be remembered for his work in the maritime industry, his forever positive and cheerful attitude towards his family and friends, and his love for animals and wildlife. He will be deeply missed by all those who came to know his kind and gentle personality. Remembrances may be sent to the King County Humane Society. TAC extends their apologies to Dennis Gronholdt and the family and friends of the late George Gronholdt for not printing this sooner.

Dale A. Yatchmeneff, 43, died at sea near False Pass on June 16, 2007. Dale was born in False Pass on Oct. 23, 1963 to Peter and Margie Yatchmeneff. His family wrote, “Dale had been a commercial fisherman since he was 12 years old and was always a hard worker. Dale was always there to lend a hand if needed. We will miss him very much.”

He is survived by his parents Peter and Margie Yatchmeneff of False Pass; daughters Tina Newman of Anchorage and Jamie Yatchmeneff of False Pass; grandchildren Jeremiah Balamoutoff, Damian Balamoutoff, Julianna Kuzakin and Johnny Balamoutoff; aunts Florence Samuelson of King Cove and Mary Gunderson of Sand Point; uncle Henry Ferguson of Anchorage; and numerous cousins in Anchorage, King Cove, Sand Point and False Pass.

Nick “Nik-Nik” Kenezuroff, Jr., 38, died in King Cove on July 1, 2007. Nik-Nik was born in King Cove on December 3, 1968. He was a 1986 graduate of King Cove High School and was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church.

His family wrote, “Nik-Nik will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Nik-Nik had the biggest heart and helped everyone without hesitation. He was a lifelong commercial fisherman who worked for many captains and gained the respect of them all. He was a hard worker--he put his heart and soul into whatever he did. His family, niece and nephews meant the world to him.

Nik-Nik also enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and drawing. His family will always remember his infectious laugh, caring nature and generosity.”

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Sheila and Sava Nevzuroff of Anchorage; father Nick J. Kenezuroff of Washington; sister and brother-in-law Sarah J. and Nick Nelson of Port Lions; brothers Sava Nevzuroff III and Nathan Nevzuroff of Anchorage; nephews Gunnar and George of Port Lions; niece Alexandra of Port Lions; and many more aunts, uncles and family members.

Other Shareholders who have passed away:
George Dirks, 70, Atka, AK
Carol Edie, 63, Ferndale, WA
Matrona Edison, 53, Unalaska, AK
Andy Endresen, 84, Seward, AK
Diana Newman, 51, North Bend, OR
Stefanida Oustigoff, 77, St Paul, AK
William Pedersen, 67, Lynnwood, WA
Loyce Rauch, 70, Vader, WA
Fedosia Verzola, 81, Seattle, WA
Corey Williams, 45, Seattle, WA